Samelson, Peter: Cod Pieces The Lecture ©1990 (circa) Peter Samelson Softcover, stapled manuscript, 8.5x11"

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Comments: Part 1: Theory section covering why you shoose certain effects and how you choose presentation, followed by a performance; Part 2: Explanation of effects and techniques which help create the appearance of real magic

Contents (numbers are not page numbers):

1 Part 1
2 Magic as Art (Art vs. Craft)
3 Art as Communication
4 Magic as Symbol (Images Communicate)
5 Why
6 What
7 Who

8 Part 2
9 Graining
10 Proof by Implication (Empty Hands)
11 Natural Movements
12 Gestures
13 Touching
14 3 Types of Justification

15 Material Covered
16 NY Transpo
17 Ring of Truth
18 In the Hand Off
19 Hercule
20 Sponges
21 Mimetic Slo-Mo
22 Body Snatchers
23 Lady Fair & Mr. Smooth